NADRANADRA's blog received a makeover. Please take a few minutes to check it out. You can use the search feature to search nearly 8 years of industry-related articles. Are you a member with something news-worthy to share? Please send your articles / news to Info@NADRA.org for consideration for the NADRA blog. New featured blog posts coming in 2018! NADRA will be featuring not only a member spotlight winner each month, but we will go in-depth introducing board members, volunteers and NADRA staff. We will be offering you a fresh and transparent look into NADRA's internal weekly and monthly happenings. New for 2018! For the first time ever, we will be offering rectangle sponsored ads on the blog. Take a look at the beautiful white space in the right-hand side of the blog. This space is reserved for you!
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NADRACurrent NADRA members may fill out the questionnaire for a chance to win a NADRA member spotlight award. (1) winner is chosen each month & will be recognized for their dedication to NADRA & the outdoor living industry. The spotlight winner will be included in:

Who is going to be the December spotlight winner? If you’d like to be considered, please fill out the online questionnaire. Don’t forget to follow up by emailing us your photos and company logo. Fill out the questionnaire here for a chance to win.

NADRAWhen: Saturday, Dec. 2 at 5 P.M.
Please join us for the annual NADRA Northeast Holiday party. This is a BYOB party and we ask that everyone please bring a dish. Please bring your families so we can all get together and celebrate the holiday season. Learn more and RSVP here if you haven't done so already.

NADRAFor the second consecutive year, Feeney, Inc. has been awarded first place in the Manufacturer Project category of the 2017 National Deck Competition. Feeney won for its deck railing on a Connecticut home designed to emulate the look of a boat. READ MORE

LBM JournalEveryone wants to sell their business at peak earnings. Who wouldn’t? Since most businesses are purchased as a multiple of earnings, you as a seller have substantial motivation to get those earnings as high as possible before you put your company up for sale.READ MORE

AGS Stainless, Inc.Extending the overall living space in this award-winning home is an inviting screened patio with impressive views of nearby Portland, ME. This outdoor living area is well-appointed with a gas fireplace, IPE decking, and a custom-made stainless steel railing system from AGS Stainless – elegant finishes, each of which help to differentiate this gorgeous vacation home.READ MORE

The EverSHORE collection by Shoreline can enhance your deck with the natural look of a stained wood but with the low maintenance of extruded vinyl. EverSHORE vinyl is a 100% co-extruded PVC that is less expensive than your traditional composite rail systems. Colors currently available are Mocha Walnut, Earl Gray, and Green Teak. Make sure to stop by booth #827 at the upcoming Nashville Deck Expo to see these colors on display!Read more

The beauty and durability of 100% pure North American Hardwood, sustainably harvested and thermally modified to perfection. Eco-friendly, no chemicals, easy installation, with consistent quality and sourcing. Resistant to rot, decay and termites and significantly less likely to crack, split, bow, shrink or swell. Made in the USA. Learn more: www.americanadecking.com.

Pacific StandardTwo years ago, Scott Doyon saw the chance to organize a kind of concert that was unheard of in the Atlanta metro area. It was a remarkably homey concert for a city, defined primarily by its venue: Front porches.READ MORE

ForbesHow would you describe the culture of your organization? Some might say, “It’s the smell of the place,” or, “It’s how things are done around here.” Research done on culture and organizational performance by Kotter and Heskett defines culture as “…gained knowledge, explanations, values, beliefs, communication and behaviors of large group of people, at the same time and same place.” READ MORE

Business 2 CommunityWe’re headed toward the end of another year, and it’s time to start planning the next year. As you look ahead to 2018, and attempt to plan your online campaigns, it’s a good idea to keep an eye on social media marketing trends.
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